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amayj 's review for:
Bride of the Shadow King
by Sylvia Mercedes
This book was interesting. I enjoyed the world building, and getting to know the two main characters. I was a bit confused at the start of the book, but by 30% of the way I was into it.
I enjoyed some different elements in this story than other fantasy books. Although I have to admit I don’t understand why they were called “trolls” but were actually fae. I get the skin condition thing, but if they were really all that powerful you’d think you’d only call them a mean name behind their back (not to their face).
This story was quite angsty which had some good moments in the first half, but then little payoff in the second half. I found some parts of the story dragged on a bit. There were parts of the story that made sense, but also seemed random and I didn’t get it. Maybe I’d have to read on to do so (which I’m not planning to).
Thanks NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for honest review.
I enjoyed some different elements in this story than other fantasy books. Although I have to admit I don’t understand why they were called “trolls” but were actually fae. I get the skin condition thing, but if they were really all that powerful you’d think you’d only call them a mean name behind their back (not to their face).
This story was quite angsty which had some good moments in the first half, but then little payoff in the second half. I found some parts of the story dragged on a bit. There were parts of the story that made sense, but also seemed random and I didn’t get it. Maybe I’d have to read on to do so (which I’m not planning to).
Thanks NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for honest review.